CinemaOSMovie · 1987 · 1h 56m · PG
Housekeeping

The story of a woman slightly distracted by the possibilities of life.

66%(56)IMDbComedyDrama

In the Pacific Northwest during the 1950s, two young sisters whose mother has abandoned them wind up living with their Aunt Sylvie, whose views of the world and its conventions don't quite live up to most people's expectations.

Directed byBill Forsyth

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
EN
Released
November 25, 1987
Revenue
$1,083,282
Studios
Columbia Pictures

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Housekeeping (1987) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Housekeeping (1987) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Christine Lahti

Christine Lahti

Sylvie Fisher

Sara Walker

Ruth

Andrea Burchill

Lucille

Anne Pitoniak

Anne Pitoniak

Aunt Lily

Barbara Reese

Aunt Nona

Margot Pinvidic

Margot Pinvidic

Helen

Bill Smillie

Sheriff

Wayne Robson

Wayne Robson

Principal

Betty Phillips

Betty Phillips

Mrs. Jardine

Karen Elizabeth Austin

Karen Elizabeth Austin

Mrs. Paterson

Creative team
Directed by
Bill Forsyth
Bill Forsyth
Written by
Bill Forsyth
Bill Forsyth
Produced by
Robert F. Colesberry
Robert F. Colesberry

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